The Midwest
How many states are in the Midwest Region?
12
Ms. Spenn grew up on a farm. Is that an example of an Urban or a Rural setting?
Rural
What was the name of the Shawnee leader who tried to unite Native groups against colonizers to protect their land during the War of 1812?
Tecumseh
What year was the Great Chicago Fire?
1871
In what year did Chicago host the World's Fair?
1893
Which state in the Midwest is broken up into 2 pieces?
Michigan
Names of places like Illinois, Chicago, Mississippi River, Shawnee National Park, and more have one common source. Where do all these names come from?
Native American Languages
A formal agreement between two or more nations.
After the Great Chicago Fire, the city needed to rebuild. Instead of using wood, they used...
Iron or Steel
What was the name of the City Planner that helped design Chicago after the fire so that it was ready to host the World's Fair?
Daniel Burnham
How many great lakes are there?
5
What is agriculture?
Farming crops or animals for purposes of food and production.
Who are the 3 sisters?
Corn, Beans, and Squash
What is an assembly line?
A system of production in which each worker is responsible for one part of the product.
What was the star attraction at the Chicago World's Fair?
Hint: It was created to "out-Eiffel the Eiffel tower."
the Ferris Wheel
True or False: Kentucky is part of the Midwest.
False
List all 4 presidents that consider Illinois to be their home state.
Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama
What is the name of the Mound Builder's settlement remains that you can visit in Illinois?
Cahokia
What is a labor union?
When workers band together to stand up for their rights. Labor unions work to negotiate for fair wages, safe working conditions, and reasonable benefits.
Elevated Train
List the Great Lakes.
Michigan, Ontario, Huron, Superior, Eerie
How many state capitals has Illinois had?
3
The United States Government has signed over 300 treaties with Native Peoples since the start of our nation. How many of those treaties has the US Government honored?
0
Henry Ford used assembly lines to build his automobiles. What was his first car called?
A Model T
What Chicago neighborhood does Hitch belong in?
Jefferson Park